Publications by authors named "Hannah R Klatzkow"
Unveiling Pheochromocytoma: A Puzzling Prelude of Nausea, Vomiting, and Abdominal Pain.
Am J Case Rep
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- Pheochromocytomas are rare adrenal tumors that can cause various symptoms, potentially leading to misdiagnosis and serious complications, such as hypertensive crises and cardiovascular damage from chronic high blood pressure.
- A case of a 45-year-old woman with gastrointestinal symptoms was found to be related to a pheochromocytoma, confirmed through biochemical testing before undergoing any procedures that could provoke dangerous surges of catecholamines.
- The patient's symptoms resolved after surgical removal of the tumor, illustrating the importance of screening for pheochromocytoma in individuals presenting with non-specific symptoms that might impact surrounding organs.